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Transition Belper Energy and Green Deal Feb 2012

Presentation by Nicky Swetnam of NEA to Transition Belper - Energy Advice and Green Deal training as part of the NEA Green Deal and Affordable Warmth Programme

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Transition Belper Energy and Green Deal Feb 2012

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  1. Energy And Green Deal Awareness Training For Energy Expert Neighbours Nicky Swetnam Project Development Co-ordinator NEA

  2. National Energy Action • National fuel poverty charity • Campaign for improved energy efficiency in the homes of vulnerable people • Research the causes and extent of fuel poverty • Lobby government on the need for policies to alleviate fuel poverty • Initiate and manage practical energy efficiency projects to demonstrate effective ways of tackling fuel poverty • Deliver training in domestic energy efficiency • Provide consultancy support to local authorities, housing associations etc • Policy developer, practice enabler • Work in partnership with central and local government, regional agencies, fuel utilities, housing providers, health agencies, consumer groups and voluntary organisations • Operate ‘Warm Zones’ not-for-profit subsidiary company

  3. What Is Fuel Poverty? “..a fuel poor household is one which needs to spend more than 10% of household income to achieve a satisfactory heating regime21OC in the living room and 18OCin other occupied rooms.” Fuel Poverty Strategy 2001

  4. Fuel Poverty – The Facts Around 4.2 million households are fuel poor in England. In the UK approximately 5.6 million households are fuel poor. For every 1% increase in fuel prices another 40,000 households enter fuel poverty.

  5. Causes Of Fuel Poverty Under occupancy Low incomes High fuel costs Energy inefficient homes Fuel Poverty Don’t heat the home Heat the home Ill health Condensation Fuel Debt Housing Disrepair © NEA 2010

  6. People on low incomes Older people Parents with young children People with disabilities and/or long-term illnesses People without access to advice and information Who is at risk?

  7. Cold Britain • In Britain, a cold spell during a mild winter is followed: • two days later by a sudden rise in heart attacks by up to a third • five days later by a big rise in the number of strokes • twelve days later by a rise in respiratory illnesses • The UK has a high number of excess winter deaths

  8. Cold Homes And Health Cold homes can be a significant risk to health: • 18-21°C - no risk to sedentary, healthy people • Below 16°C - diminished resistance to respiratory infections • Below 12°C - increased blood pressure and viscosity • Below 9°C - after 2 or more hours, deep body temperature falls

  9. Health Issues • Increased respiratory illness (asthma etc) • Increased blood pressure leading to heart attacks and strokes • Worsening arthritis and rheumatism • Mild hypothermia/hypothermia • Reduced resistance to colds and infections • Worsening of long term medical health • Mental health and wellbeing affected

  10. Who Can Identify Fuel Poverty Anyone Front line agency staff and community volunteers are in an ideal position as they come into contact with the public

  11. Outdoors: • Severe condensation on windows • Curtains kept closed to retain heat • Indoors: • Mould stains on wall or curtains • Portable bottled gas or electric heaters • Heating controls absent / not working / switched off • Visual evidence that heating appliances are not being used. e.g. dust on heating elements • Blocked vents Triggers – What you may SEE:

  12. Triggers – What you may SENSE: • Cold • Large differences in temperatures between rooms • Draughts • The smell of damp

  13. Triggers – What you may HEAR: Home is usually too cold Home is draughty Fuel bills are too high Getting into fuel debt • Uses prepayment meter to avoid incurring debt • Stays in one room or bed to keep warm • Child/ family member has respiratory problems • Rationing fuel

  14. Solutions

  15. Improve Energy Efficiency Consider: • Loft Insulation • Cavity Wall Insulation • Draught proofing Consider: • Energy efficient heating systems Consider: • Renewable and Micro generation technologies

  16. Adequate ventilation Reduced moisture production Eliminate Damp And Condensation

  17. How To Reduce Condensation Reduce the amount of water produced Main areas are kitchens and bathrooms Put lids on pans Dry clothes outdoors Bottle gas heaters Improve ventilation Extractor fans (humidistat controlled)/cooker hood Open windows Close & draught-proof doors Install trickle vents

  18. Improve Income • Are householders claiming their benefit entitlements? • Accessing benefits can increase incomes and ‘passport’ households into available grant schemes and other services

  19. Reduce Fuel Costs Are households: • Using the cheapest fuels for heating, hot water and appliances? • Using the cheapest suppliers? • On the cheapest tariffs and payment option? • Managing fuel debts?

  20. Use Heating, Hot Water And Appliances Efficiently Are households: • Using heating and hot water controls correctly? • Turning appliances off when not on use? • Using energy efficient lighting and electrical appliances?

  21. Roof 25% 10% Through the walls windows 35% 15% Draughts 15% floor

  22. Cavity Wall Insulation Reduces heat loss through walls by up to 60% Installation takes less than half a day to complete, and you won't have to move out of your home

  23. Pitched Roof Insulation Insulation is laid between and over the ceiling joists in the loft space Install loft insulation to a depth of at least 11" (270mm)

  24. Internal Solid Wall insulation

  25. External Wall Insulation

  26. Heat loss comparison between an uninsulated and an insulated house

  27. Accessing grants Switch off lights Turn off standby Use economy button Defrost the fridge Close and open curtains Use microwave instead of oven Boil only what is needed in kettle Draught proofing Loft insulation DHW cylinder jacket Secondary glazing TRV’s Low energy light bulbs Regular servicing of central heating Reflective foils behind radiators No Cost/Low Cost Measures

  28. Hot Water Cylinder Jacket Cost £10 (DIY) Saving £20 per year

  29. Draught-proofing Windows & Doors 15% of heat can be lost through draughty, ill-fitting doors and windows

  30. Secondary Glazing • Secondary glazing can be applied in different ways using a variety of materials • Each method of glazing will have the same insulation properties if it is well fitted

  31. Fuel Payment Methods Quarterly Credit / Bi Monthly Credit Direct Debit / Standing Order Online Account / Direct Debit Budget Scheme / Cash Plan Prepayment meter Third Party Deduction e.g. Fuel Direct

  32. Tariffs There are over 400 tariffs in use today Social tariffs include: EDF - Energy Assist British Gas - Essentials Combined E.ON - WarmAssist npower - Spreading Warmth Tariff Scottish Power - Fresh Start Social Tariff Scottish and Southern - Energyplus Care

  33. Warm Home Discount From April 2011 Energy companies must provide financial support for fuel poor and vulnerable low income households – fixed rebate off electricity bill Scheme will have four key elements: Core Group – older pensioner groups on low incomes Broader Group – suppliers will be able to assess who most needs support (e.g. low income families, long-term sick and disabled) Legacy Spending – continue to provide discounted tariffs Industry Initiatives – non-financial help

  34. Priority Service Register Each fuel utility company may have its own version of the register Following can apply: Customers of pensionable age Disabled or chronically sick Hearing and/or visually impaired Services may include: Bills and leaflets in large print and Braille Talking bills Use of password Special controls and adaptors Annual gas safety check No winter disconnection

  35. Warm Front Grant Available to: Households receiving one of a range of means-tested benefits and Are vulnerable on grounds of age (over 60 or with a child under 5) Or have some form of disability and Occupy a private sector dwelling with an energy efficiency rating of SAP 55 or below Will provide: Packages of insulation measures Heating systems including gas central heating or electrical storage heaters or repairs to existing systems Grant maximum of £3,500 (£6,000 for off gas households)

  36. Warm Front - Measures Insulation Loft insulation Draught proofing windows and doors Cavity wall insulation Hot water tank jacket Space and water heating Gas central heating (or oil fired if no mains gas available) Electric storage heaters Gas room heaters (only in small flats etc) LPG heating Conversion of open solid fuel fire to modern glass fronted fire Electric dual immersion water heater with foam insulated tank Central heating repairs where current system is inoperative

  37. CERT and CESP Carbon Emission Reduction Target (CERT) Super Priority Group (SPG) Priority Group (PG) Anyone can apply for reduced cost measurers (contact your supplier) Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) Targets householders in areas of low income Promotes a whole house approach 100 schemes expected to be completed Benefiting 90,000 homes saving 2.9 million tonnes of carbon Expected to deliver annual average fuel bill savings of £300 per annum for those householders involved

  38. Green Deal • Government proposal to improve energy efficiency of UK housing stock • Will be complemented by Energy Company Obligation (ECO) for low income households and hard to treat properties • Designed to overcome barrier of upfront cost of measures • Will be introduced later in 2012 • Many details still to be finalised

  39. Green Deal • Finance framework providing households with upfront capital to carry out energy efficiency improvements • ‘Pay As You Save’ – measures to be paid for through a charge in instalments on household electricity bills, payable by occupants of household • ‘Golden Rule’ – expected financial savings resulting from measures must be equal to or greater than costs attached to energy bill

  40. ECO • Will assist householders where Green Deal is inappropriate or cannot meet Golden Rule • Requires energy companies to fund improvements to homes of eligible households via grants not charge on electricity bill • Will replace CERT • Will be funded by levy on all fuel bills

  41. ECO • Will apply to two main groups • low income and vulnerable fuel poor households • those living in hard to treat housing where cost of measures cannot meet Golden Rule

  42. Energy Expert Neighbours • Energy Expert Neighbours will be expected, within their immediate neighbourhood of approximately 150 houses, to: • Attend an energy awareness session to learn about the importance of affordable warmth and basic energy efficiency issues. This session will include information on the schemes, both current (e.g. Warm Front and Warm Streets) and forthcoming (e.g. Green Deal), which are/will be available to assist households, particularly those in fuel poverty; • Commit a small amount of time each month to their Energy Expert Neighbour activities; • Encourage and support householders, where appropriate, to apply for energy efficiency improvements through the most advantageous scheme available at the time (e.g. Warm Front/Green Deal/Energy Company Obligation);

  43. Energy Expert Neighbours • Assist householders to identify how they can reduce energy use and to promote simple energy efficiency messages and top tips to neighbours and friends. Complete and return a simple feedback form detailing how many householders have been engaged and the information provided to them; • As a member of Transition Belper you should follow our core values of community inclusiveness and ownership. We are not a political or campaigning group and would not expect an EEN to speak on behalf of Transition Belper. • Maintain regular email and/or telephone contact with Transition Belper for guidance, assistance, additional training and for project updates; • As the Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation become clearer, refer householders to the Green Deal Advice Service or an appropriate Green Deal Assessor;

  44. Energy Expert Neighbours • Optional Activities (additional support and training to be delivered) • Encourage and support householders, where appropriate, in the understanding of FiT and RHI payments and to install renewable heat or electricity generation measures; • Assist householders to clarify or identify any Planning Permission requirements for proposed improvements within the World Heritage Site, its buffer zone or the Conservation Area; • Assist householders who are considering fuel supplier switching options; • Please note Energy Expert Neighbours are not expected to incur any costs other than their own time.

  45. Nicky SwetnamProject Development Co-ordinatorNational Energy Actionnicky.swetnam@nea.org.uk0115 970 402607714 291064Working days: Wednesday-Friday

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